Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $80.53 | 7.838% | $86.8419 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
Purchase #2 | $156.91 | 3.669% | $162.667 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #3 | $186.42 | 13.658% | $211.8812 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #4 | $28.50 | 3.420% | $29.4747 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $49.76 | 12.871% | $56.1646 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 12.352% | $273.5546 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 12.513% | $278.2897 | $278.29 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.94 | $1,098.8737 | $1,098.86 | $1,098.85 | $1,099.00 |